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#500 Dr. Layne Norton - You Will Not Outwork Me
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- Sep 1, 2026
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Summary
I’m honoured to celebrate episode #500 with Dr. Layne Norton as my guest. Layne is an icon of the fitness industry: a prolific educator, author, champion, world-record-holding powerlifter, and a major influence throughout my own career. For this milestone, Layne joins me for a wide-ranging and personal conversation about work ethic, resilience, coaching, evidence, public battles, money, family, and the experiences that shaped who he is. We discuss: • What Layne means by “You will not outwork me” • Where his work ethic came from and navigating ADHD • PhD setbacks, major injuries, and rebuilding • Business fallout, legal conflict, and career battles • When relentless hustle stops being productive • How Layne’s public persona developed • Who he might be without years of battling industry grifters • Why hearing “I believe in you” matters • Great coaching beyond programming and nutrition • Mentorship and Layne’s coaching tree • Scrutinizing claims from people with impressive credentials • Why credentials should never replace evaluating evidence • Applying the same logic to claims you agree and disagree with • Higher protein intake and mortality claims • Saturated fat, seed oils, and nutrition narratives • Why “the human body is not an algorithm” is misleading • Calories in versus calories out and the financial-budget analogy • Being frugal with possessions while prioritizing meaningful experiences • Cars, homes, watches, heirlooms, and emotional value • Layne’s proudest powerlifting moments • And much more I hope you enjoy this vulnerable peek behind the curtain of one of our industry’s most prominent authorities. Thank you for being part of the journey to 500 episodes. I’m far from done. Follow Layne on Instagram: @biolayne CHAPTERS 01:22 Layne Norton’s Origins 06:36 Work…